Lenovo ThinkServer TS430 - Manual (Page 117)

Before you begin, print all the related instructions or ensure that you can view the PDF version on another
computer for reference.
Note: Use any documentation that comes with the RAID card and follow those instructions in addition to
the instructions in this topic.
To remove the RAID card, do the following:
1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the server. Then, disconnect all
power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the server.
2. Remove the server cover. See “Removing the server cover” on page 87.
3. Lay the server on its side for easier operation.
4. Remove the PCI card bracket assembly. See “Removing and reinstalling the PCI card bracket
assembly” on page 91.
5. Locate the RAID card, which is installed in the PCI-E slot 3 on the system board. See “System board
components” on page 45.
6. Remove any parts or disconnect any cables that might impede your operation.
7. Disconnect all cables from the RAID card and any other related parts.
Note: If you want to install a new RAID card after removing the old one, record the cable connections
before disconnecting the cables.
8. The RAID card is a kind of PCI card. See “Removing a PCI card” on page 100 and follow those
instructions to remove the RAID card.
Note: Carefully handle the RAID card by its edges.
9. Depending on your specific server configuration, you might need to connect the SATA hard disk drives
to the SATA connectors on the system board if no RAID card is installed. See “Connecting the cables”
on page 39.
10. If you are instructed to return the old RAID card, follow all packaging instructions and use any packaging
materials that are supplied to you for shipping.
What to do next:
• To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section.
• To complete the removal procedure, go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 170. Then, you
need to reconfigure RAID for your server. See “Configuring RAID” on page 73.
For the ThinkServer RAID 500 Adapter: Installing or removing the
ThinkServer RAID 500 Upgrade Key for Advanced RAID
This topic provides instructions on how to install or remove the ThinkServer RAID 500 Upgrade Key for
Advanced RAID (hereinafter referred to as the TR 500 key).
The TR 500 Key expands the capability of the installed ThinkServer RAID 500 Adapter by activating RAID 5
and RAID 50 levels for advanced SATA/SAS hardware RAID. You can purchase a TR 500 Key from Lenovo.
Installing the TR 500 key
Attention: Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Safety information”
on page iii and “Guidelines” on page 85.
This topic provides instructions on how to install the TR 500 key on the ThinkServer RAID 500 Adapter if
one is installed on your server.
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